CARMELA COFFEE
2644 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · (772) 266-4953
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
APR 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (69F - Cold Holding) Observed in pan on top of cooler in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026006777 | Nov 24, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Observed egg omelets in steam table sitting at 115F No time stamp Per operator food left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour Operator placed proper time stamp
Spray bottle containing quaternary chemical not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at both employee hand wash sinks at front counter observed water at 72F Back kitchen hand wash sink at 100F
Nov 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cold smoked salmon not cooked to 145F internally stored over ready to eat quinoa in walk in cooler Observed raw tuna stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator stored all foods properly
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Butter chips sitting in plastic container at open flip top cooler past the fill line (61F-cold holding); not prepped or portioned today and out of temperature for approximately 1 hour.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food equipment and bottle of chocolates syrup stored in east side hand wash sink at front counter. Removed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
Ice buildup on sealed food products and on floor and walls inside walk-in freezer.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cold smoked salmon that has not been cooked internally to 145F stored over bottle of ready to eat Dijon mustard dressing in walk in cooler. Employee stored correctly
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of health reporting duties for new employees hired less than 60 days ago. Emailed operator copy of health reporting responsibilities at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of ice stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front counter Employee removed
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw shell eggs and case of water bottle stored on floor of walk in cooler. Person In charge stored properly. Person in charge stored correctly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic scoops with handle inside mixed seeds and almonds product at prep counter. Person in charge removed
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, Raw shelled eggs over poached eggs. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (commercially processed) (114F - Reheating) at 11:30 since 7:45. At current rate of reheating product did not reach 135F within 2 hours. See stop sale. butter pats (69F - Cold Holding) Observed in pan on top of cooler in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (69F - Cold Holding) Observed in pan on top of cooler in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. poached eggs (115F - Hot Holding) Observed in steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator elected to discard product.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (commercially processed) (114F - Reheating) at 11:30 since 7:45. At current rate of reheating product did not reach 135F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink with splitter and hose attached. Operator removed splitter and hose.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator offers smoked salmon with no indication on menu that item is raw. Operator updated menu with labels indicating raw salmon for items containing raw salmon.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket, Quat sanitizer 0ppm. Operator corrected to 400ppm.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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